Compensation : $70 - $70 Hourly
Client Job Ref ID : 139857
Shift Description : Day shifts - 36 hours (weekends rotating)
Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist
Phoenix, Arizona, United States - 85001
Job Title: Travel Respiratory Therapist
Number of positions: 1
Shift: Day shifts- 36 hours (weekends rotating)
Duration: 13 weeks
Start Date: 05/12/2023
Hourly Pay: $70
OT: 1.5
Weekly pay: $2,625
JOB DESCRIPTION
- Applies scientific principles for the identification, prevention, and remediation of pulmonary and cardiopulmonary dysfunction
- Provides and coordinates the delivery of medical gases
- Administers aerosolized medications
- Works with a multidisciplinary team to maintain natural and artificial airways
- Participates in cardiopulmonary resuscitation as part of a multidisciplinary code team
- Performs pulmonary function testing (spirometry, lung volumes, diffusing capacity, MIPS/MEPS, pre/post bronchodilator testing)
- Performs exercise oximetry testing
- Provides education of respiratory care procedures and respiratory related issues to patients and families
- Provides consultation services and teaching of respiratory related issues to other providers as needed
- Performs routine maintenance, daily calibration, and quality control procedures on complex pulmonary function testing equipment
- Completes documentation of all necessary information related to patient care, treatments administered, and responses to treatment in the electronic medical record
- Maintains appropriate department records (competencies, certifications etc.)
- Performs all other duties as assigned by the Director of the Respiratory Care Department
QUALIFICATIONSLicense/Certification: - Current license by the state Board of Respiratory Care
- RRT - Registration by the N.B.R.C.
- ACLS course completion (Required during 1st 3-6 months of orientation)
- 1 years of respiratory therapy experience
Education: - Graduate of an AMA approved school of Respiratory Care.
Requirements: - COVID vaccine with 2 Shots & Booster.
SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED: - Maintains and updates clinical knowledge and skills.
- Participates in relevant continuing education programs.
- Knowledge of and dedication to the highest patient care and provide the utmost service excellence to all patients.
- Ability to take initiative and to exercise independent judgment, decision-making and problem-solving expertise.
- A can-do, team oriented attitude is essential, as the ability to work independently and to interact easily with physicians, other managers and staff throughout the department and hospital.
- Effective interpersonal/communication, organizational, and the flexibility to handle multiple tasks.
ABOUT HEALTHCARE STAFFING PLUS Healthcare Staffing Plus is a US based national per diem, local contract, and locum tenens agency. We are located in the beautiful rolling hills of southern Indiana just outside of Louisville, KY.
With close to 24 years of non-clinical healthcare experience that includes 16 years of solid medical staffing and recruiting experience, we deliver on our promise of adhering to strict and ethical recruiting standards handled with the utmost professionalism. Never resting on our laurels of sourcing candidates thoroughly and presenting our clients only the cream of the crop.
Required Skills Excellent communication skils, Critical thinking skills,
Reference Code 139857
Job Category Respiratory Therapists
Facility Type Agency,Hospital Based
Pay Rate 70 - 70USDPer Hour
Specialty Pulmonology,Pulmonology-critical care
Geographical Setting Urban,Metropolitan
On Call Yes
Board Certification Yes
